A Family Deployment Checklist is available to help you stay organized and make sure you have on hand important documents before your spouse is deployed.

Operation: Military Kidsconnects military children and youth with local resources to enhance their well-being. Youth can meet other youth who are also experiencing deployment and participate in recreational, social and educational programs.

Family Caregiving 101 — If you're caring for a loved one who is ill or disabled, this site was created for you. It's a great place to find assistance, answers, new ideas and helpful advice — for you and your loved one.

Coaching Into Care is a national clinical service that provides information and help to Veterans and loved ones who are concerned about them. For confidential help call 1-888-823-7458.

There are many confidential counseling programs through which trained professionals can help you or a family member experiencing alcohol or drug addiction, depression, bereavement and other challenges. Here are a few resources in this section of the National Resource Directory that can help with your mental health and counseling needs:

The Coming Home Project offers a range of free services, including workshops and retreats, psychological counseling and training for care providers. The project addresses the mental, emotional, spiritual and relationship challenges faced by Veterans and their families.

Give an Hour - Free Mental Health Services provides free mental health services nationwide by mental health professionals who literally give an hour of their time each week to military personnel and their families.

Get help if you are in an abusive relationship or if you have been sexually assaulted, and find information about organizations working to prevent domestic abuse and sexual assault. Here are some of the resources you'll find in this section of the National Resource Directory:

The National Domestic Violence Hotline provides crisis intervention, information and referral to victims of domestic violence, perpetrators, friends and families. Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or TTY 1-800-787-3224 for assistance 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.